The library at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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Airline passengers are not used to getting something for free. But Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport has its own library. Travelers can now kick back with one of its 1,200 books – for nothing – while they wait for their next flight. The World’s Clark Boyd reports. Download MP3
Video: Librarian Dick Van Tol gives his book recommendations

Libraries around the world

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Geo Quiz: We’re looking for one of the world’s oldest libraries that’s open to the public. 1368 is good year to start your search. This was the age of knights and crusaders, and the Ming Dynasty. And it’s when one King Charles V – established a royal library. It packs in over 14-million books. Can you name it? Download MP3

Talking Travel: Commonwealth Games in India

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This is Shera, mascot for the Commonwealth Games, which have started in Delhi. There have been major problems with venues leading up to the Games. Some countries even threatened to boycott. But, the Games are underway, and in this episode of our travel podcast, we’ll find out what’s to see in Delhi (besides netball and lawn bowls, of course).

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Phone booth library

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One of Britain’s few remaining traditional red phone booths has been recycled into one of the country’s smallest lending libraries – stocking 100 books. Villagers from Westbury-sub-Mendip in Somerset can use the library around the clock, selecting books, DVDs and CDs. Marco Werman speaks with local resident Janet Fisher about the unusual library. Download MP3 (Photo: Bob Dolby)

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• Westbury book exchange